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Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 to Mary "Mollie" McLean

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.089 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 July 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope : note ; 20.6 x 13.1 cm. Order a Copy

He mentions Charley. He is glad they received the money for the horse. He asks Will Whedon to write his brother Al.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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